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Community Tasting Notes 150
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jusdavi wrote: 92 points
March 30, 2024 - Dazzles with a vibrant cherry and sophisticated cedar aroma, accented by intriguing notes of graphite and pencil lead, embodying the quintessential Cabernet character. On the palate, these elements converge in a harmonious blend, with smooth tannins and a depth that speaks to its meticulous crafting. It's a wine that offers a classic yet nuanced expression, leaving a positive impression with its balanced interplay of fruit, earth, and mineral nuances.
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Maphill01 wrote:
December 20, 2023 - From auction, pristine cork. Splash decanted off minimal fine sediment. Blackcurrant, some tobacco, beginning to move beyond the primary stage. Nicely balanced fruit, fresh acidity and integrated tannins, slightly bitter on the finish. Nice mid weight BDX, just lacking that extra gear right now.
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560 B&W Likes this wine: 92 points
November 5, 2023 - Quite nice and very typical of the house. Not declining yet. 12.5%
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ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 93 points
August 14, 2023 - So good at this point... round and ready to drink.
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Dr Ivan Likes this wine: 92 points
July 29, 2023 - We really enjoyed this wine. Opened in the middle of a meal of German beef tenderloin, as due to a surprise visit the 97 L'arrivet Haut Brion was empty sooner than later. Therefore pop and pour. My worries that without a decant this juice could be rather unwelcoming were gone with the first sip. Open for business straight away. No tannic, astringent hard edges. Smooth, balanced and easy going enough to please everyone at the table. Saved a bit to try later on day 2. This wine seems to be in it's optimal window at the moment.
On day 2: fragrant nose of cassis, wood fully integrated, body medium+. Very juicy.
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By John Gilman
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Château d'Issan
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation Margaux
- UPC Codes 000002442020, 3258691312873, 3303292106922, 3364420083225, 3419466163483, 3460270042334, 3660989114593, 616773412485
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 82 (2%)
- In Cellars 2,146 (61%)
- Consumed 1,308 (37%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Cheese, game, grapes, lamb, red meat, short ribsWho Likes This Wine
96% Like It 51 votes
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- ProducerChâteau d'Issan
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationMargaux
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